Dear TCAR Members,
Who ever thought we’d be here, in this nightmare? I know we’re all worried, many of us are scared. Hopefully none of you are taking chances with your own and your family’s safety. We’re not. And on that note, I’m writing to remind you that TCAR is classified as a non-essential business and we are following the Governor’s order to Stay Home, Stay Healthy by keeping the TCAR office closed. Staff is working exclusively from home. While many of our activities are being accomplished remotely, we are not able to program and distribute lockboxes for you, and it will remain that way until the Governor’s order is lifted.
We understand that some real estate activities, with restrictions, are being allowed. Please try to make arrangements that don’t require lockboxes with the seller and with brokers who want to show the property. If you believe no other options are acceptable, use a contractor box – but remember when this crisis passes, contractor boxes cannot replace Supra boxes on listings.
We’ve received questions about the decision to make the sale of lockboxes mandatory to replace the loan/return practice, with the original deadline of April 1. That deadline was extended by the TCAR Board to July 1, and will be reconsidered again as we get closer to that date.
Washington REALTORS® has developed a one-page client handout that you can give to buyers and sellers to help explain the safety requirements and lessen the pressure on you. It can be found on our website here.
All Washington REALTORS® updates and FAQs can be found here.
We are also compiling all significant information on our TCAR News & Updates page, as well as any breaking news on our Facebook page.
Also, check the NAR Coronavirus page for the latest on financial help for REALTORS® and brokerages from the stimulus bill (under the Political Advocacy tab), along with other very helpful information and resources.
Please watch for emails from TCAR, WR, and NAR — open them, read them carefully, and stay informed. Things are changing rapidly.
Should you need support, please call the office at (509) 783-2184 and a staff member will answer your call, take your request, answer your questions or if needed, have another staff specialist call you back.
The best way to reach out to a staff person directly is by email:
MLS/Supra keys and lockbox issues
Education/Professional Development
News, Marketing and Communications, Website
Accounting/billing/payments
Member transfers, licensing issues, new member onboarding
Thank you for your understanding, your patience and your cooperation as we all continue to make our way through this difficult situation.
AND PLEASE – STAY HOME SO WE CAN BRING ABOUT AN END TO THIS.
Realtor Daily News